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Public Notice - Notice Of Intended Use of Federal Social Service Block Grant Funds

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm - Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 05:00 pm

Categories: Public Notices

As required by federal regulation, the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services will submit a plan for the intended use of Social Service Block Grant funds to the Department of Health and Human Services.
 


Special Meeting Notice - STOP Violence Against Women: Law Enforcement Subcommittee (Jun. 23, 2025)

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm

Categories: Public Notices

Monday, June 23, 2025
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. CT
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Special Meeting Notice - ECIDS Program Executive Steering Committee (June 23, 2025)

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 01:30 pm - 02:00 pm

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Monday, June 23, 2025
1:30–2 p.m. CT
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Special Meeting Notice-NDSCDD Executive Committee (June 25, 2025)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
11:30-12 p.m. CT
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Special Meeting Notice - STOP Violence Against Women: Victim Services Subcommittee and Family Violence and Prevention Services Act (FVPSA) Application Review Committee (Jun. 26, 2025)

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 09:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Thursday, June 26, 2025
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June is National Family Unification Month: North Dakota celebrates communities supporting family unity 

Thursday, June 19, 2025

June is National Family Unification Month, a time to recognize and support the vital role communities play in keeping families together. This year’s national theme, “Communities Supporting Family Unification,” highlights the natural supports families find within their communities, from relatives and teachers to coaches, friends and neighbors.


HHS awards Opioid Settlement grants to support prevention, treatment and recovery

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 01:00 am

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the recipients of the latest round of Opioid Settlement Fund grants. These awards support efforts across North Dakota to prevent opioid misuse, expand access to treatment and recovery services, and enhance the behavioral health workforce.


HHS invites North Dakotans to participate in DOJ settlement agreement update meeting on June 12

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 01:00 am

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) invites residents to a quarterly update on Thursday, June 12, 1 – 3 p.m. CT, in Bismarck or virtually, about the state’s efforts to make it easier for North Dakotans with physical disabilities to live at home with in-home help and other community support services.


New measles case reported in Burke County; Cases in North Dakota rise to 28

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 03:57 pm

Categories: Public Health

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) confirms the first reported measles case in Burke County, making it the fourth county in the state impacted by measles. Confirmed measles cases in the state have increased to 28 since May 2. 
 


New measles cases reported in Grand Forks County; Cases in North Dakota rise to 21

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 04:00 pm

Categories: Public Health

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) reports two measles cases were confirmed in Grand Forks County, making it the third county in the state impacted by measles. These are the first cases reported in Grand Forks County. The cases in Grand Forks County are linked to international travel.

Confirmed measles cases in the state have increased to 21 since May 2. This includes two additional cases in Williams County, four in Cass County and two in Grand Forks County. To date, one person has been hospitalized. 
 


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